Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
adstringens
ID:
164732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Coville

Source:
ildis

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Century Dict.10: 111 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164061

Common Names

  • Curly-leaf Stryphnodendron
  • Curly-leaf Quebracho
  • Curly-leaf Palo Blanco

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa barbadetimam Vell. [valid]
  • Mimosa virginalis Arruda [unknown]
  • Acacia adstringens Mart. [valid]
  • Stryphnodendron barbatimam Mart. [unknown]
  • Stryphnodendron barbadetimam (Vell.) Mart. [valid]

Description

Stryphnodendron adstringens (also called Adstringent Stryphnodendron, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Stryphnodendron adstringens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stryphnodendron adstringens are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stryphnodendron adstringens is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Stryphnodendron adstringens

Stryphnodendron adstringens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Stryphnodendron adstringens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stryphnodendron adstringens?

Stryphnodendron adstringens

What is the family of Stryphnodendron adstringens?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Stryphnodendron adstringens?

Curtis's Stryphnodendron

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coville' in the authors string.